| San Francisco Tour Guide Guild - Programs |
| Wine Country Combo Tour – Napa & Sonoma (overnight Sonoma) |
| January 24-25, 2012 |
| Time for a joint outing ... yes, the NFTGA (National Federation of Tour Guide Associations) and the SFTGG are having the unique opportunity to hang out, while enjoying our glorious Wine Country. This time around, we will spend time in both Napa and Sonoma ... YAY! |
| Our trip will take us over the Bay Bridge to Napa, the first day (24th January) and back over the Golden Gate Bridge on the next (25th January). |
| Lunch will be provided for us to enjoy on the bus, as we make our way over to the Silverado Trail, to reacquaint ourselves with one of our longtime SFTGG business members, Pine Ridge Vineyards (www.pineridgevineyards.com), located in the world-renowned Stags Leap District! |
| From there, it's off to the "father of our modern wine industry", the Robert Mondavi Winery, for a Tour and Tasting. We'll then make our way down Highway 29, onward to Sonoma, where we will be staying at the Best Western Sonoma Valley Inn (right off Sonoma Plaza). |
| Our catered Welcome Dinner at the hotel that evening, will allow us to intermingle and get to know each other a bit more. The historic Buena Vista Winery will be highlighting their wines that evening. |
| On the 25th of January, after breakfast (included), we will have a historical jaunt around Sonoma Plaza, led by the one and only,George Webber, www.georgewebber.com, providing unique insights with a flair! |
| Then, we make our way over to quaint Glen Ellen to visit Jack London Village and to have a catered lunch (drinks not included), highlighting a bit of 2 menus, Yeti (www.yetirestaurant.com) and the Gristmill Bar and Grill (www.gristmillusa.com). |
| Following lunch, we will be visiting two wineries with sweeping views of the wine country. |
| Located in the Carneros region, our next stop will be for a tour and tasting at the Nicholson Ranch Winery, (www.nicholsonranch.com). Ramona Nicholson, was named Sonoma County’s 2010 Woman of the Year! |
| Our second tour and tasting, will be to the Codorniu family’s exquisitely modern, facility, Artesa Vineyards and Winery, www.artesawinery.com. |
| After an exhilarating 2 days, we make our way back home! |
| This tour is open to both NFTGA and SFTGG members, so, if interested in securing a spot, remember that time is of the essence! |
| When |
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 |
| Where |
Sir Francis Drake Hotel (p/u Sutter Street @ Powell) |
| Time |
12:15pm spot/12:30pm departure on January 24 – return approx 6:30pm January 25, 2012 |
| Cost |
$200.00 (notation of program and date on check please). Tip included. |
| RSVP |
Anita Rao, P.O. Box 30515, Oakland, CA 94604 |
| Check to |
Make your check payable to SFTGG (write Wine Country Combo Tour on your check) |
| Deadline |
Monday, January 16, 2012 |
| Contact |
Anita Rao at programs@sftgg.org, or mobile (415) 336-1998 |
| Minimum |
20 |
| Maximum |
40 |
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